Cannabis ruderalis + Humulus lupulus plant named ‘ANEW’

ABSTRACT

This present disclosure relates to a new and distinct  Cannabis ruderalis+Humulus lupulus  plant named ‘ANEW’ particularly characterized by flowers that autoflower ripen every 45-90 days and which are green or mottled with silver grey. Plant which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture, root grafting and produce a high yield 100% phytocannabinoid molecule “CBD” cannabidiol chemical name: (1′R,2′R)-5′-Methyl-4-pentyl-2′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,6-diol with no or trace delta 9 “THC” tetrahydrocannabinol molecule that is used in many beneficial therapeutic uses. Allowing producers the opportunity to sell high yield and quality superplant producing only cannabidiol (CBD) autoflowers every 45-90 days.

Latin name of genus and species: Cannabis ruderalis+Humulus lupulus.

Variety name: ‘ANEW’.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

This invention relates to plant order Rosales, Family Cannabaceae and,more specifically, to an genus species referred to of C. ruderalis, orBinomial name Cannabis ruderalis+Humulus lupulus. The new Bionomialnomenclature or cultigens name was created following (ICNCP)International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants “CultivatedPlant Code”. Operating within the (ICN) International Code ofNomenclature for algae, fungi and plants.

I discovered this new and unique strain of Cannabaceae C.ruderalis+Humulus lupulus as a graft chimera in a cultivated area nearJackson and Calhoun County, Mich. under the Michigan Medical MarihuanaAct. The plant of this invention produces a flower of attractivecommercial value that creates a plant that produces only high yieldcannabidiol (CBD) and no or trace Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol molecule,eliminating any psychoactive properties. This is distinct from regularC. ruderalis, sativa, or indica plants. However new strain flowerquality and color characteristics are similar to those of the parent.Based on lab tests and certificates of analysis harvest in 2018 for‘ANEW’ showed high levels of CBD Cannabinoids chemical name:(1′R,2′R)-5′-Methyl-4-pentyl-2′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,6-diol,minor trace amounts of Cannabinoids, CBDa, CBN, CBC, CBGa and no ortrace amounts of Delta-9-THC.

This new strain of plant was asexually reproduced by top and rootstockgrafting around Jackson and Calhoun County, Mich. and grafting has shownthis new plant to come true in two successive generations. Thispropagation of the new plant by grafting under standard controlledconditions discloses the continued maintenance of the characteristicsdescribed herein which distinguish this new plant from the parentcultivar.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A new and distinct strain of C. ruderlais, designated ‘ANEW’, originatedas a graft chimera in a ‘C. ruderlais’ planting with a Humulus lupulusplant rootstock graft, creating a perennial Cannabis rudearlis+Humuluslupulus plant. This new and distinctive plant C. ruderalis+Humuluslupulus produces a flower that produces Cannabidiol CBD chemical name:(1′R,2′R)-5′-Methyl-4-pentyl-2′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,6-diolwith no or trace Delta-9-THC than normal C. ruderalis. Flower internalquality is exceptional, being similar to the parent. Flower skin colorand appearance also are similar to ‘C. ruderalis’ and Humulus lupulus.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

This new plant of Cannabis ruderalis+Humulus lupulus ‘ANEW’ isillustrated by the accompanying photographic drawings and photosdepicting the plant by the best possible color representation usingcolor photography and drawings.

FIG. 1: Drawing showing typical leaves, leaf arrangement and leafspacing of C. ruderalis plant

FIG. 2: Photograph showing general shape and color of season's growth,leaves, leaf arrangement and leaf spacing of C. ruderalis

FIG. 3: Photograph showing typical leaves, leaf arrangement and leafspacing of Humulus lupulus

FIG. 4: Photograph showing typical leaves, branch, bark and trichomes ofHumulus lupulus’

FIG. 5: Photograph showing Branch, bark, leaf and flower characteristicsof ‘ANEW.’ Note leaves arrangement, leaf and flower characteristics, acharacteristic unique to ‘ANEW.”

FIG. 6: Photograph showing Branch, bark, leaf and flower characteristicsof ‘ANEW.’ Note leaves arrangement, leaf and flower characteristics, acharacteristic unique to ‘ANEW.”

FIG. 7: Photograph showing Branch, bark, leaf and flower characteristicsof ‘ANEW.’ Note leaves arrangement, leaf and flower characteristics, acharacteristic unique to ‘ANEW.”

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

All color references below are measured against The Royal HorticulturalSociety Colour Chart (2015, 6th ed.). Colors are approximate as colordepends on horticultural practices such as light level and fertilizationrate, among others.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

This present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of highyield C. ruderalis plant, binomially known as Cannabis ruderalis+Humuluslupulus from the Cannabaceae family. The flowers produce onlycannabidiol and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘ANEW’.Cannabis comprises a genus of about 3 species of herbaceous perennialsmany of which, or the hybrids thereof, are suitable for cultivation inoutdoors or greenhouse. C. ruderalis is predominantly epiphytic orground or rockdwelling, and is native to Central and Eastern Europe andRussia. The species is typically 1 to 2.5 feet tall, has thick andsturdy stems, automatically flowers after 21-30 days of vegetation readyfor harvest around 45-90 days and has 5 ranked, fleshy, oblong orelliptic leaves affixed to a short central stem (monopodial growth),which vary in size from 5 to 8 inches to over 2 feet. The leaves may beentirely green or mottled with silver grey.

A process of rootstock grafting C. ruderalis onto a scion of Humuluslupulus plant to generate a new hybridized superplant producing a highyield cannabidiol strain only 100% phytocannabinoid molecule “CBD”cannabidiol chemical name:(1′R,2′R)-5′-Methyl-4-pentyl-2′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2,6-diolmolecule which contains no or trace Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinolmolecule. Creating a perennial plant generating cannabinoids for theCB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB6, CB7, CB8, CB9 receptors in the bodies(ECS) endocannabinoid system that have many beneficial therapeutic uses.

The following description is based on observations made during the2016-2018 growing seasons at Jackson and Calhoun County, Mich. It shouldbe understood that the characteristics described will vary somewhatdepending upon cultural practices and climatic conditions, and can varywith location and season. Quantified measurements are expressed as anaverage of measurements taken from a number of individual plants of thenew variety. The measurements of any individual plant or any group ofplants, of the new variety may vary from the stated average, and mayvary depending on growing conditions (e.g., the amount of light). Allcolor references are based on The Royal Horticultural Society ColorChart (2015, 6^(th) ed.).

-   Ploidy: Diploid.-   Use: Brewing.-   Plant shoot emergence: Generally, occurs in March of each year, but    varies by year.-   Flowering time: Autoflowers every 45-90 days.-   Harvest date: (During early May through early October of the 2016 to    2018 growing seasons at Michigan.).-   Crop yield: 1600 to 2000 pounds per acre.-   Disease susceptibility: Susceptible to both powdery mildew (e.g.,    Podosphaera macularis or Golovinomyces cichoracearum) and downy    mildew (e.g., Pseudoperonospora cannabina).-   Aroma: A pleasant floral fruity aroma with complex savory undertones    of herbal tea and eucalyptus.-   Plant height: 5-10 ft.-   Plant diameter: 2-3 ft.-   Plant habitat: Indoor or outdoor cultivated areas.-   Plant zone: Annual in Zone 5B (current zone), with USDA Hardiness    zones of 8-11.-   Fruit cone storage life: 1 year when cryogenically frozen.-   Shipping quality: Can be packed and shipped in cool dry opaque,    preferably vacuum-sealed containers. Considered “Fragile” when    shipping or handling.-   Analytical characteristics, as determined by gas chromatography:    -   -   Alpha acid (as % of cone weight).—14.2% to 15.5%.        -   Beta acid (as % of cone weight).—4.5% to 5.4%.        -   Cohumulone (as % of alpha acids).—24.6% to 29.4%.        -   Total oil.—1.0-2.0 ml/100 g.        -   Humulene.—0.88-0.91% of total oils.        -   Caryophyllene.—11.07-16.98% of total oils.        -   Myrcene.—47.88-64.95% of total oils.        -   Farnesene.—0.03-0.06% of total oils.        -   Cannabidiol (CBD).—9.414-16.18% of total oils.        -   Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).—Minimal to none.-   Bine:    -   -   Color.—144B.        -   Stripe present.—Yes.        -   Stripe color.—60A.        -   Stipule direction.—Up-forked.        -   Stipule color.—144D.        -   Stipule number.—Two per bine/branch at base of connection to            stem.        -   Bine internode length.—150 to 250 mm.        -   Bine diameter.—8.16 mm at nine feet; 5.33 mm at terminal end            of eighteen feet.        -   Bine anthocyanin coloration.—Very weak to absent.-   Laterals:    -   -   Lateral length.—50 to 150 cm average.        -   Lateral diameter.—3 to 5 mm average diameter at base and 0.5            to 1 mm at terminus.        -   Lateral color.—144B.        -   Lateral stipule color.—144D.-   Leaf:    -   -   Arrangement.—Opposite.        -   Shape.—Palmately Lobed to Cordate.        -   Apex shape.—Acuminate.        -   Base shape.—Cordate.        -   Average length of mature leaf.—13.37 cm.        -   Average width of mature leaf.—18 cm.        -   Surface texture of leaf upper surface.—Smooth.        -   Surface texture of leaf lower surface.—Smooth.        -   Upper surface leaf blistering.—None.        -   Color of mature leaf upper surface.—147A.        -   Color of mature leaf lower surface.—147B.        -   Color of immature leaf upper surface.—147A.        -   Color of immature leaf lower surjace.—147B.        -   Number of lobes.—1-5.        -   Number of lobes that are predominant per plant.—1-3.        -   Margin.—Serrate.        -   Serrations per inch.—4.5.        -   Average petiole length (mature).—8.87 cm.        -   Average petiole diameter.—2 to 4 mm at base.        -   Petiole color at base.—144B, 59A.        -   Petiole texture.—Smooth with a central groove atop and            slightly downy.        -   Venation.—Palmate.        -   Vein color.—145C.-   Cone:    -   -   Cone shape.—Ovoid.        -   Avg. length.—3.365 cm.        -   Avg. diameter.—1.64 cm.        -   Avg. cone weight.—0.77 mg.        -   Bract shape.—Ovate.        -   Bract length.—7 to 11 mm average.        -   Bract width.—5 to 10 mm average.        -   Bract tip color.—145C.        -   Bract base color.—149D.        -   Bract inner surface color.—145C.        -   Bract outer surface color.—149D.        -   Bract number.—10-50+ bracts per cone, depending on size and            quantity of flowers.        -   Bracteole color.—149D.        -   Bract tip shape.—Cuspidate.        -   Bract tip position.—Moderately to tightly appressed.        -   Bracteole shape.—Ovate.        -   Bracteole size.—⅛″- 3/16″.        -   Lupulin glands.—Moderate to High number of lupulin glands on            average per cone.        -   Lupulin gland shape.—Pedunculated oblong polyps.        -   Lupulin gland fragrance.—Floral fruity aroma with a hint of            herbal tea and eucalyptus.        -   Lupulin glands.— 1/64″- 1/32″ and consist of two parts, a            waxy, bulbous head and a stem, which comprises most of the            gland, The color starts as clear, and evolves to milky            white, then amber when mature.        -   Pedicels.—⅛″-½″ long and have same coloring as the stem.        -   Female flower.—Female photoperiod, axillary flowers are            present in a quantity of 10-30 per raceme on ½″-4″ long            racemes. The imperfect flowers are tightly clustered at            maturity.        -   Reproductive organs.—Male flowers are loose and axillary.            Individual organs are pedicellate with 5 light-green tepals            and 5 stamens opposite. Stamens are flaccid. Female flowers            are congested and axillary; almost sessile. Unilocular            ovaries are squat with two longer filiform branches covered            with small papillae to received pollen.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct strain of Cannabisruderalis+Humulus lupulus plant named ‘ANEW’ substantially as shown anddescribed herein.